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Farmers in Wushishi and Lavun LGAs have fled their homes since Friday night due to bandits' movements. The Niger State Vigilante Corps Chairman, Ibrahim Iko-Iko, confirmed that the bandits have been in the area since Friday and have moved close to Lavun LGA. The military has been deployed to trace the bandits, who residents claim are still in their villages. The situation is being assessed to enable the state government to respond to the needs of internallydisplaced persons in Wushishi and other parts of the local government.